Lowell, MA (ZIP 01850) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $645.7K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Lowell has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Lowell has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowell was EF3 Tornado on Sep 29, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 28, 1965), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 01850 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowell, MA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90.7K in property damage.
Yes, Lowell (ZIP 01850) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90.7K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Lowell has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 01850 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $645.7K in property damage in the Lowell, MA area (ZIP 01850). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →